Find out how popular the last name Senger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Senger.

Senger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Senger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senger in America

Senger is the 12683rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senger surname appeared 2,435 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Senger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senger to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Senger

The surname SENGER is of German origin, with its earliest roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "senger," which means "singer" or "minstrel." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to those who were singers or performers by trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SENGER name can be found in the 1397 tax records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Senger is listed as a resident. This provides evidence that the name had already become established in the region by the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the SENGER family spread beyond Bavaria, with branches appearing in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and Silesia. During this period, variations in spelling began to emerge, including Sänger, Senger, and Sengler.

The town of Sengenhausen, located in the district of Rhön-Grabfeld in Bavaria, is believed to have derived its name from the SENGER family, suggesting that they may have been landowners or notable residents in the area at some point in history.

Notable individuals bearing the SENGER surname include:

1. Johann Senger (1486-1543), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation in Saxony.

2. Hans Senger (1525-1589), a German Renaissance painter active in Nuremberg, known for his religious and historical works.

3. Christoph Senger (1645-1708), a German Baroque composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg.

4. Georg Senger (1767-1845), a German poet and journalist who wrote extensively on political and social issues during the Napoleonic Wars.

5. Friedrich Senger (1886-1936), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of modern housing projects in Berlin during the early 20th century.

While the SENGER name may have originated as an occupational surname, it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Its presence in various regions of Germany and its association with notable figures throughout history attest to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Senger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Senger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Senger has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Senger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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